Editorial: El Mundo

• The fires in the Community of Madrid and Avila have already affected at least 60,000 people.
• Institutional cooperation has worked this time, with the Community of Madrid making the right call in requesting a national emergency declaration.
• Current events underscore the need for inter-administration cooperation and the use of all State resources to protect the population.
• This is the first time a national emergency has been declared because of a fire.
• Extreme temperature and dryness conditions make fires spread quickly.
• It is necessary to act before fires occur, significantly reinforcing forest management and avoiding recklessness.

Conclusion: Integral prevention and cooperation between administrations are essential to manage and prevent fires.

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